Even the Birds are Quiet

Nervous System, Trauma

There’s a gentle breeze moving through the trees this morning.  If the weather today was a mood I would say it’s a somber day.  A little dark, heavy and burdened by the change of weather.  Even the birds are quiet this morning.  I love somber days. because they feel...

Simple Sincere Sweet and Slow

Presence, Self Care Practices

SIMPLE SINCERE SWEET AND SLOW When our hearts are hurting we want to be sure that our approach is very simple, sincere, sweet and slow. We can get very complex with our practices and forget to make gentle reassuring contact with ourselves.    The heart longs for the...

Resources for Self Regulation

Nervous System

WHAT IS A RESOURCE? by Irene Lyon A resource is anything that helps to soothe and settle us. Provides a sense of goodness. Helps anchor us to the here and now. Helps prevent us from getting over-activated when we are doing healing work. LIST OF HELPFUL RESOURCES:...

Grateful for Today

Poetry

Grateful for Today A feeling bubbles up and I can barely find the words. Wonder. A simple and heartfelt moment of deep caring with a friend. Exquisite. Black emoji hearts from my granddaughter “you were the best part of my day Nanny”. Love A teaching that hit homes...

Ode to Summer

Poetry

Ode to Summer My garden is alive this morning. Flowers opening and bursting with colour red, yellow, purple and orange. Leaves in every shade of green. Birds and birdsong. Tiny Tim tomatoes no bigger than the end of my little finger. Little yellow flowery caps....